Mr. Brownstone
Guns N' Roses
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I get up around seven Get outta bed around nine And I don't worry about nothin' no 'Cause worryin's a waste of my, time The show usually starts around seven We go on stage at nine Get on the bus at eleven Sippin' a drink and feelin' fine We been dancin' with Mr. Brownstone He's been knockin' He won't' leave me alone No, no, no He won't leave me alone I used ta do a little but a little wouldn't do So the little got more and more I just keep tryin' ta get a little better Said a little better than before I used ta do a little but a little wouldn't do So the little got more and more I just keep tryin' ta get a little better Said a little better than before We been dancin' with Mr. Brownstone He's been knockin' He won't leave me alone No, no, no He won't leave me alone Now I get up around whenever I used ta get up on time But that old man he's a real muthafucker Gonna kick him on down the line I used ta do a little but a little wouldn't do So the little got more and more I just keep tryin' ta get a little better Said a little better than before I used ta do a little but a little wouldn't do So the little got more and more I just keep tryin' ta get a little better Said a little better than before We been dancin' with Mr. Brownstone He's been knockin' He won't leave me alone No, no no He won't leave me alone Oh leave me alone Stuck it in the middle and I shot it in the middle And it, it drove outta my mind I should've known better, said I wish I never met her Said I leave it all behind Yowsa!
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Written by: W. Axl Rose, Saul Hudson, Duff Rose Mckagan, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler
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10 facts about this song
Song Info"Mr. Brownstone" is a track from the massively successful album "Appetite for Destruction" by Guns N' Roses, released in 1987.
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Band MembersThe band members who performed on this song include Axl Rose (Lead vocalist), Slash (Lead guitarist), Izzy Stradlin (Rhythm guitarist), Duff McKagan (Bassist), and Steven Adler (Drummer).
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Song's MeaningThe song is about heroin addiction, with "Mr. Brownstone" being a slang term for the drug.
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SongwritingBoth Slash and Izzy Stradlin wrote this song, inspired by their struggles with drug addiction.
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Live Performances"Mr. Brownstone" was often played at Guns N' Roses' concerts. It is said to be the song they played most frequently live after their biggest hits.
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SymbolismSlash has stated that the band members were dancing with Mr. Brownstone, meaning that they were involved with heroin, which was causing major problems in their lives.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Mr. Brownstone" wasn't a chart-topping song like some of the other tracks like "Sweet Child O' Mine" or "Paradise City", its raw depiction of life with drug addiction made it a standout on the album.
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Album SuccessThe album "Appetite for Destruction" from which "Mr. Brownstone" originates, is considered one of the greatest debut albums in rock history, selling over 30 million copies worldwide.
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Slash's GuitarFor guitar enthusiasts, it's interesting to know that Slash recorded this track using a 1987 Les Paul Standard sunburst guitar.
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Addiction ImpactBoth Slash and Stradlin have discussed in interviews how their addiction hindered their ability to operate normally and how it almost ruined the band. In some ways, "Mr. Brownstone" is a musical document of a very dark period in their lives.
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